Tag: outdoor
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Survival Shoelaces Give You a Fighting Chance in the Wild
When you’re in trouble in the great outdoors and desperate, you’ll see the value and usefulness of everyday things and use them in ways that you normally wouldn’t. Don’t let it get to that point, though, and be better prepared for the unexpected instead. One way to do that is by using these survival shoelaces…
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Headgehog is a Multi-Tool That’s Cute and Functional
You’ve seen one multitool, you’ve seen them all. That used to be the case before the Headgehog came along. It injects a dose of cuteness into a saturated market by cramming a multitude of tools into a compact yet awesomely adorable package. As you can probably already guess from its name, the multitool comes in the…
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SOG Key Knife: It’s a Key, It’s a Knife, No Wait–It’s Just a Knife!
If the blade on your multi-tool just doesn’t cut it, then you might want to check the SOG Key Knife out. It looks like a key, although it’s a bit thicker than the average because it packs a small-but-still-functional blade right in the shaft. You can go for a plain blade or a Key…
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The Survival Grenade Could Save Your Life
Who would’ve thought that a grenade might just save your life when you’re stranded or lost in the great outdoors? Not the ones that go boom but rather, the Z.A.P.S. Gear Survival Grenade. Designed by a marine scout sniper, the “grenade” is actually an uber-compact survival kit that contains things you’ll need to…
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Scrubba Wash Bag: For Last Minute Laundry, On the Go
There are two types of people in this world among the many different classifications: those who underpack, and those who overpack. Of course, sometimes you get it right once in a while and pack just enough, but it’s often one or the other. For those who belong to the former, there’s the Scrubba wash bag.…
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Eton Blackout Buddy Flashlight Runs On Nothing But Water
When it rains, it pours. And when there’s a blackout, well, that’s seemingly the only time when you seem to have misplaced all of your batteries… batteries which you could have otherwise used to power up your flashlight. The good news is that there’s an alternative torch by Eton called the Blackout Buddy H2O.…
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VSSL Outdoor Utility Tools: Every Tool You Need in a Tube
Space is limited. Not just in the major cities of the world, but in your backpack too. There’s only so much you can fit into your backpack: your sleeping bag, maybe a thermos, some rations. But one thing you should definitely make room for is this flashlight-slash-tube of utility tools by VSSL. It’s ingenious, really. They’ve made better…
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Sleeping Bag Suit is a Mattress You Can Wear
Too lazy to change into your PJs before turning in? With this suit on, you won’t have to. In fact, you don’t even need a bed, because this thing is a mattress in itself. It’s the King Jim wearable futon and it’s a viable alternative for frequent travelers who can’t be bothered to bring a…
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Survival Belts: The Belt for Boy Scouts
This belt is for survivors. It’s Slide Belt’s Survival model, and it stays true to its name because it’s built to last through the toughest of situations. The belt is waterproof, resistant to abrasions, and UV protected. It even flexes like normal even at sub-zero temperatures– a feature you’ll appreciate if ice climbing is one of…
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Goal Zero Torch Uses Sun’s Energy to Charge Your Torch and Smartphones
If there’s one thing you’ll be happy to have during an emergency, it’s the Goal Zero Torch Solar Kit. It’s bigger than your average torch, but that’s because it includes a Nomad 7 Solar Panel that turns sunlight into usable energy. It powers up the torch and also charges up the Goal Zero’s internal lithium…